The weather was perfect in New Jersey/NYC (on my first business trip) last week! The weather was so crisp in the evenings I probably could have used a scarf. There’s so much to still be updated on our new traditional forever house, but a mantel this pretty couldn’t just sit there untouched so I headed to Target for an inspiration piece! As I walked the aisles looking for Fall Ideas for the Mantel, I passed the wood-shaven flower wreath that I have loved for about a year now. It was like an aha moment — I threw it in the cart confidently! The wreath can now officially be placed on clearance — I paid full price!

Totally inspired, I picked up this wooden fox, too. I have a thing for animals and the wood tones on this one were a perfect compliment to the wreath! And with two great inspiration pieces I head home for some fun!

Sometimes mantels take awhile, but this one was already a completed picture in my mind! It came together quickly!

Meant to be — the fireplace already had a nail hanging in the perfect spot for my wreath!

In the garage I have a lots of reclaimed wood just waiting to be used! I grabbed our drill and transformed one of the pieces into a votive candleholder. I love how it adds a little depth in tone to the mantel.

I remember waiting until October last year before the grocery stores were stocked with pumpkins! I’m so happy they didn’t make us wait as long this year! It’s beginning to look a lot like Fall around here!

I love lots of the pumpkins — these pumpkins with the green lines were totally speaking to me! Just because the leaves are changing colors doesn’t mean the mantel can’t have a few green touches!

I don’t know if you can see the vase on the left very well, but it’s a fun West Elm log vase — love it! I just added a sprig of greenery from Hobby Lobby and it was perfect!

I have to tell you all about my burlap garland because you are going to want one, too! It is both practical and pretty!

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What was your Fall Mantel inspiration this year!?! Do you have a thing for burlap and pumpkins when the weather starts cooling down!?! Green leaves or Colorful leaves in Fall!!? Have a blast adding fun Autumn touches to your home decor!

Hi Aimee,
Visiting via Savvy Southern Style. You and I share the same philosophy when it comes to mantels. I keep mine as simple as possible with each season. As I’ve gotten older my thoughts turn to ‘less is more’. I have the same wreath as you however mine does not have the green pieces. I think I need to make a trip to hobby lobby and embellish mine a bit, yours looks fantastic with the hint of apple green.
Thanks for sharing.
Fondly-Lisa

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